Apprenticeships
Landscape or Horticulture Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeships
Landscape or Horticulture Supervisor Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
A landscape or horticulture supervisor can may be employed to oversee work in public parks and gardens, green spaces and historic gardens, private gardens and estates or in production nurseries and retail outlets. Many businesses will be specialised in their activities, such as grounds maintenance (soft-landscape) or landscape construction (hard-landscape). Soft landscaping includes the establishment and maintenance of plants and cultivated areas. Hard landscaping includes establishment of hard surfaces and structures in addition to the establishment of plants in cultivated areas.
The distinct nature of these two specialisms means very few businesses can offer the full breadth of skills required and therefore two options are available within this standard. The employment area will dictate the most appropriate option. The horticulture option includes specialisms in plant propagation and plant growth. The landscape construction opt includes specialisms in the installation of features and structures, application of landscape materials as, well as site management.
A landscape or horticulture supervisor can manage a site with minimum supervision, supervise a team and maintain the health and safety and security of personnel and resources.
Potential Job Roles
The skills developed during this apprenticeship can used in a variety of work roles, including the following:
- Supervisor in a range of garden settings including; visitor attractions, National Trust properties, botanic gardens etc.
- Plant propagator, wholesale plant production business
- Garden centre supervisor
- Local authority garden supervisor
- Landscape construction business supervisor
Course Content
The Horticulture Operative and Landscape Operative Standard comprises the following topic areas, which include both knowledge and skills:
- Industry understanding
- Business
- Customer care
- People management
- Communication
- Supervision
- Environmental and health and safety legislation and impact
- Planting, plant growth, development and management
- Application and use of tools, materials and machinery
- Vegetation control
- Biosecurity
- Plant identification
- Soil science
- Plant health
- Biodiversity and heritage
- Team working
- Soil cultivation
- Tree safety
- Site presentation
- Landscape construction
- Maintenance of hard surfaces
The apprentice will also develop Core Behaviours including taking responsibility, professionalism, agility and inclusivity.
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Delivery Method
The Landscape or Horticulture Supervisor is delivered using a blended learning methodology which includes both face to face visits and remote training sessions. The apprenticeship will finish with an End Point Assessment (EPA) assessed by an Independent External Assessor (IEPA). The EPA is sector specific and may involve practical assessments, written test, professional discussions and review of evidence.
Expected Duration
Up to 30 months